When Your Dog is on the Spectrum
byBy Nils Valdis Vytautas Skudra Although our Bichon Frise, Jackson, has never been formally diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, it has become increasingly…
By Nils Valdis Vytautas Skudra Although our Bichon Frise, Jackson, has never been formally diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, it has become increasingly…
How to Dance in Ohio is streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu By Nils Skudra On a recent occasion, I had the opportunity to…
Disability empowerment … can bend the moral arc of a neurotypical universe into one which supports the idea that initiative and hard work is…
“…the notion of a “neurotypical savior” who brings a severely challenged and mistreated autistic individual out of their shell would be considered offensive by…
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself,” Oprah Winfrey By Nils Skudra Over the course of my life,…
by Nils Valdis Vytautas Skudra I trust like any neurotypical individual, people on the autism spectrum such as myself are also vulnerable to constant…
“Shine’s” depiction of David Helfgott’s passionate pursuit and achievement of success as a pianist in spite of his severe mental challenges sends an uplifting…
The ability of an individual on the autism spectrum to have a successful romantic relationship with a neurotypical individual is a profound theme that…